Wu Pao-chun

Wu Pao-chun (Chinese: 吳寶春; pinyin: Wú Bǎochūn, born 5 September 1970) is a Taiwanese baker best known for winning the title of Master Baker in the bread category of the 2010 Bakery Masters competition held in Paris.[1][2][3] Wu is also known for a rose-lychee bread he created which includes Taiwanese ingredients such as millet wine, rose petals and dried lychees.[4][5] He is the founder of the bakery chain Wu Pao Chun Bakery.

Wu Pao-chun
吳寶春
Born (1970-09-05) 5 September 1970
Neipu, Pingtung County, Taiwan
EducationMaster's degree
Alma materNational University of Singapore
Occupation(s)Baker, entrepreneur
AwardsCoupe du Monde de la Boulangerie
Websitewww.wupaochun.com

Biography

Wu was born in Pingtung County, Taiwan, and he grew up in an impoverished single-parent family as the youngest of eight children.[1] In 2016, he obtained an EMBA degree from the National University of Singapore.

References
  1. Taiwanese baker wins industry's top prize in Paris
  2. The archives of the Bakery Masters
  3. Taiwanese pastry chef wins 2010 master baker competition
  4. Country Bread Boy is Toast of Paris
  5. Famed Taiwanese baker rejected at home tries NUS
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